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About this project
This collection contains the entire Testimonial Roll given to Lord Viscount Morpeth in 1841 when he left the position of Chief Secretary of Ireland. It is comprised mostly of handwritten names.
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Use the "Testimonial Roll" type is this part of the roll has a list of names. Only key the names that are on the full sheet, and not the names that are on the partial sheets at the top and bottom of the images. These partial sheets are used as margins and the names will appear on another images.
Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using a dictionary if provided for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen.
Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the primary person to whom the record pertains using a dictionary if provided for assistance. If a name does not appear in the dictionary then key the name as seen. If the name of a business appears as the name (not after a name) then key the business as a person's given name.
Key the Surname using the dictionary provided for assistance. If the surname does not appear in the dictionary then key the surname as seen.
Key all titles, such as "Jr" or "III", following the surname of the primary person to whom the record applies using a dictionary if provided for assistance. If a suffix does not appear in a dictionary then key the suffix as seen.
Key any township, cities, or countries in the residence field if they appears after the individual's name. If more than one location appears, key all the locations, each seperated by a comma. For example, if "Allen Kidare Co." appears after an individual's name, key as "Allen, Kidare." Do NOT key any addresses, bussiness or occupational information that may appear after an individual's name.